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NG58 ZDU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,549 mi
Last recorded157,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 ZDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,549 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 146,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,882 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,368 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,476 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,727 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 62,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,471 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,365 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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NG58 ZDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG58 ZDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NG58 ZDU registered?

NG58 ZDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is NG58 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG58 ZDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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